Product Description

"Martial arts are booming because they offer something for all ages."-Prevention

"[Martial arts] demonstrates the value of hard work, practice and consistent dedication."-The Washington Post

"When a child learns about his body and also learns discipline, it can't help but benefit all of his everyday habits"-Los Angeles Times

"It's a kick! Kids look to martial arts for skills and attitudes missing from team sports."-The Christian Science Monitor

When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says guess again! As reality doesn't match her expectations, Julie wonders, what would her matinee idol Brandy Wu do?

Can Julie take her lessons to heart? Only then can this "white belt" pass her next test to show her brother, parents, and heroine this sport's true spirit.

Colorful and energetic illustrations capture both high-flying action and purposeful reflection. Julie is a refreshing female character whom children everywhere can identify with. This engaging introduction to the world of martial arts displays what real kid power is!

Oliver Chin has written Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, the acclaimed Tales of the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby, and other books. Residing in San Francisco, California, he is married with two sons.

Charlene Chua is an award-winning illustrator who has designed advertising for Dentsu and Saatchi & Saatchi, and editorial pieces for FHM, Maxim, and IGN.com. She resides in Toronto with her husband.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #503189 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 36 pages

Phillip Wong, 13-time national and international Wushu Grand Champion, and Zhang Hong Mei, China's National Wushu Team, International Games Gold medallist.
"Julie Black Belt and its wonderful imagery are a great introduction for young readers into the world of martial arts."

Anna Tharyan, Toronto Public Library
"Such a great combination of stunning pictures and gripping story. I absolutely love the illustrations."

The San Francisco Chronicle
Practice makes perfect. That's what Julie learns in her beginning kung fu class along with lessons about dedication and determination. (She thinks getting a black belt will be a snap.) San Francisco author Oliver Chin writes a high-action story that encourages deep reflection despite the action movie look.

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Customer Reviews

Awesome!
Julie Black Belt is a delightful story which teaches children perserverance. Through the character, Julie, children find out that there are no short cuts to success. She has to work hard to earn each belt as she progesses through the various levels of Kung Fu. The captivating illustrations are a visual treat. They are bold and contemporary and aptly complement the story.